Telecommunications (Telco) stories - Page 107
Gore District Council says hello to modern world, rolls out free WiFi
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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Free WiFi has been rolled out in the New Zealand town of Gore, making it one of the first southern towns to offer the service.
Alcatel-Lucent and Nuage chosen to transition telcos to the cloud
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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Alcatel-Lucent will facilitate China Mobile and China Unicom’s transition to the cloud with ultra-broadband access, IP networking, NFV and SDN tech.
Spark investor app nets global industry award
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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Spark New Zealand and Sush Mobile have taken out the Outstanding Achievement in Mobile Development award at the MobileWebAwards.
Govt UFB programme reaches 200,000 Kiwi businesses
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Over 200,000 businesses in New Zealand now have access to ultra-fast broadband, two months ahead of schedule and within budget.
Spark invests $14m in rapid 4G rollout in rural Canterbury
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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Spark New Zealand has been working with local councils to provide rural residents access to better, faster broadband and mobile data services.
Kiwi SMEs: Will you earn the ‘cyber security tick’?
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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New Zealand launches cyber credentials scheme for small businesses to encourage good cyber security practices.
Vodafone Hutchison dials up digital signage to increase market share
Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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Vodafone Hutchison Australia is deploying more than 1200 displays as it moves to digital signage to increase market share and reduce printed material.
5G becoming major consideration for telcos and vendors
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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5G wireless technology is becoming a major focus for operators, with initial standards set for 2020, says new report.
Hands-on review: Asus AC3100 RT-AC88U Router & WiFi Access Point for gamers
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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Well done Asus, this is a superb device and I can see gamers or those watching 4K video getting superior performance right out of the box.
Spark identifies software defined networking as the way forward
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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In a recent strategy update, David Havercroft, chief operating officer for Spark identified the company’s overriding goal moving forward.
Vodafone wants to help Kiwi start ups go global
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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Vodafone NZ launches accelerator programme to help Kiwi start-ups go global. 10 companies to be chosen for first round.
Passwords out, new mobile ID methods taking off
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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Data theft is continuing to spur on the mobile identification market, and will generate an additional $700m for mobile network operators by 2020.
UFB build complete in Masterton
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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Better connectivity will help create more jobs and improve health and education outcomes across the Wairarapa region.
Blue Coat and Dimension Data team up: Target cloud web security space
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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Blue Coat Systems partners with Dimension Data to deliver global managed cloud web security service to enterprise customers.
Spark snaps up CCL in $50m deal
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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Spark New Zealand has acquired CCL for $50 million in a move designed bolster Spark’s cloud services capabilities and its South Island business.
Telstra retail head exits
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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Telstra's retail chief Karsten Wildberger resigns citing personal reasons, prepares for overseas move amid corporate shuffle.
Popular learning tool hits one billion study sessions
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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Quizlet has reached one billion study sessions completed, has more than 100 million user-created study sets, and is now used in every country.
Network for Learning Managed Network reaches 90% of NZ schools
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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Nine out of ten NZ schools now part of the N4L Managed Network, boosting digital learning with safe, fast internet. Spark celebrates success.
Ericsson-Cisco partnership: what are the implications?
Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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On November 9 2015, Ericsson and Cisco announced a Global Strategic Partnership to provide end-to-end CSP product and service offerings.
Smart Homes: The next CPG battleground?
Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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Will the smart home be the next battleground for CPG brands? Gartner estimates that 30 billion devices will be connected to the internet by 2020.